“It is with great sorrow we mourn the passing of Walker 04, Captain Jackie Barksdale, who ended his watch on January 17, 2018. He served the citizens of Walker County for 42 years and was a friend and mentor to us all. Attention all units, please hold all radio traffic for a moment of silence.”
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“Captain Barksdale, we consider it an honor to have served with you. Rest well sir, we have the watch.”

The Walker County Sheriff’s Office wants to remind you that you can report crime anonymously on our website. Go to https://www.walkerso.com and click the Report Crime button. Your message is delivered to all Divisions immediately. Your identity will be known only if you choose to include it in the message. Your help is always appreciated and has assisted the Sheriff’s Office in both solving and preventing crime in our community.

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The Ringgold Police Department is needing your assistance in identifying two white males involved in an armed robbery at 6966 Highway 41, the MapCo Mart this morning around 0215 hours. Both men displayed semi-automatic handguns and demanded cash and cigarettes. If anyone has any information on the identity or whereabouts of these two individuals, please contact the Ringgold Police Department and request Detective Tony Gregory. (706) 935-3066.

It is with a deep sense of sadness and grief that I announce the passing of my friend and 42 year Walker County Sheriff’s Office veteran employee (Ret.) Captain Jackie Barksdale on January 17, 2018.

Captain Barksdale retired from full time service in January 2011. However, it didn’t take long for him to return to his post in the Courthouse as a Deputy Sheriff. A post he served last on December 27, 2017.

From 1975-2011 Captain Barksdale held positions in the Jail division, Patrol division and Court Services division. During those years he held the rank of Corporal, Sergeant, Lieutenant and Captain. Captain Barksdale was named the Rossville Exchange Club’s Officer of the Year in February 1997. Captain Barksdale was the authority on civil process and warrant service. More than 21 years ago he taught this young Sheriff a thing or two about civil process in the Sheriff’s Office.

We, the employees and friends at the Walker County Sheriff’s Office extend our love and condolences to Captain Barksdale’s sons, grandchildren, sisters, brothers and to his very close friends.
Go rest now my friend your work is done.
Sheriff Steve Wilson
Walker County Sheriff’s Office